For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen a reference point within Rutledge Springs. The point that we are using is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4612, Longitude: -86.9475 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Rutledge Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).

Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2016.

The area value has been supplied by the US Census Bureau and it can be different than the geographic boundaries of Rutledge Springs. The value given by the Census Bureau reflects their statistical (or sampling) requirements. For example, if there is a cluster of people living just outside of the community's official boundary, the Census-defined area might be expanded to include that group.

A Housing Unit is a broad term for those places where people live (whether occupied or temporarily vacant), such as a house, an apartment, a mobile home, or an area that is considered as a separate living quarter. Separate living quarters (consisting of one or more rooms) are considered to be those places where people live, sleep and eat separately from others and that have access to the outside (either directly or by a shared hallway).